Newport Beach is the place to vacation in southern California—and the Little Inn by the Bay is the place to stay… enjoy beautiful Newport Beach, California all year round.

With so much to do in Newport Beach, there’s sure to be a special event that’s just right for you:

Want to do something different, while on vacation at Little Inn by the Bay in Newport Beach? Well, how about a southern California treat: whale watching? If you’ve never seen these exciting creatures up-close and personal, why not stay at the Little Inn by the Bay in Newport Beach, where you are just minutes from these mesmerizing creatures. The best time to catch their magnificence in action are the months of January, February and March, a great event for your next winter vacation at Little Inn by the Beach in Newport Beach, California.

Christmas—Newport Beach Style: Newport Harbor Christmas Parade of Lights

Christmas will never be the same once you experience it in Newport Beach, California. Not far from Little Inn by the Bay, you’ll be able to enjoy the Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. From December 15-19, you can enjoy an amazing array of 200 intricately lighted boats in the Newport Beach Harbor—all competing for top honors and the Sweepstake award. Christmas in Newport Beach is so spectacular, you may just have found a new place—Little Inn by the Bay—and way to celebrate Christmas!

A southern California tradition, the Newport Beach Jazz Festival is a must-do event!

There’s no Jazz event like the Newport Beach Jazz Festival. Enjoy the soothing sounds of your favorite Jazz musicians in beautiful Newport Beach, California for two weekends in May. In July and August, enjoy free concerts: “Wednesdays Under the Stars.” And, from June to September, experience all that the Newport Beach Jazz Series has to offer….all within a short distance of Little Inn by the Bay in Newport Beach.

Into Fast Cars? Well, then put your pedal to the metal and head to the Newport Beach Vintage Car Show and Auction in May.

Another annual Newport Beach event is Fireworks Over the Bay - celebrating Independence Day on the Fourth of July.

And the fun doesn’t stop there. Here’s a list of Newport Beach’s most loved special events, all of which are just minutes from Little Inn by the Bay:

• PGA Senior Golf Tournament
• Newport Beach Film Festival
• Newport Beach International Yacht Race
• Orange County Fair
• Sawdust Festival
• Pageant of the Masters’ Art Festival
• Newport Beach’s Sand Castle Contest
• Taste of Newport
• Christmas Fantasy
• Newport Boat Show and Lido Yacht Expo

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